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5.6 Remote Controller Operation

The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by default. 

 Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position.

 Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position.

Remote Controller

(Mode 2)

Aircraft

( indicates nose direction) Operation details

Vertical movements on the left stick control elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.

When both sticks are centered the Phantom will hover in place. 

Push the throttle stick upward beyond the centered 

(neutral) position to take off. Push the throttle gently to 

prevent sudden and unexpected elevation.

Horizontal movements on the left stick control the rudder.

Push left to rotate counter clock-wise and right for 

clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom will fly 

straight. 

The more the stick is moved, the faster the Phantom will 

rotate. 

Vertical movements on the right stick control forward and 

backward pitch. 

Push up to fly forward and down to fly backward. The 

Phantom will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further for a larger pitch angle (maximum 

35 ̊) and faster flight.

Horizontal movements on the right stick control left and 

right pitch. 

Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom will 

hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further for a larger pitch angle (maximum 

35 ̊) and faster flight.

Left Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will 

shift to point upwards.Turn the dial to the left, and the 

camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will 

keep its current position if the dial is static.

Position 1 Position 2 Position 3

The S1 switch is used for compass calibration. Toggle the 

S1 from position 1 to position 3 and back approximately 5 

times to enter into compass calibration mode.

In Naza-M mode, the S1 switch is used to switch 

between control modes and enter compass calibration.

Position 1 Position 2 Position 3

S2 is used to record a Home point manually. After a Home 

point has been recorded automatically, flipping S2 from 

position 1 to position 3 and back 5 times (or more) rapidly 

will move the Home point to the Phantom’s current location. 

In addition, you can enable Dynamic Home Point feature 

in DJI VISION App.

In Naza-M working mode, S2 is be used for IOC.

For maximum range and reliability, Remote Controller antenna 

should point skywards with no obstructions between it and the 

Phantom. Obstacles may cause Return to Home to trigger. Phone Figure 25 Holder and Range Extender should not block the antenna.
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Preparing the Remote Controller

Linking Procedures

(1) Power off the Remote Controller, power on the aircraft. 

You will see the link indicator blinking red.

(2) Press the link button with a thin object and hold 

until the link indicator blinks yellow. Release the link 

button.

(3) Power on the Remote Controller. Link indicator will 

switch off, showing that a link has been successfully 

established. 

Figure 27

Link Indicator

Link Indicator Description Next Operation

 Red flashing No signal received. Switch on the Remote Controller or perform a link procedure.

 Yellow flashing Ready to link. Switch on the Remote Controller.

5.8 Compliance Version Configuration

As power levels vary between regulators, the Phantom Remote Controller’s power output can be adjusted by twisting the 

CE/FCC Control Knob (Figure 27) on the back of the Remote Controller using a flathead screwdriver. For CE compliance, 

set the Remote Controller to CE with a full counterclockwise turn. For FCC compliance, set the Remote Controller to FCC 

with a full clockwise turn. Be sure to follow relevant local regulations. 

Compliance can be configured using the PHANTOM RC Assistant. Select CE compliance version in Assistant to set it, or 

do the same with FCC compliance version.

5.7 Linking the Remote Controller and Receiver

A 5.8G receiver is built in to the Phantom 2 Vision+. Its link button and indicator are located on the underside of the 

phantom, as shown in Figure 26.

The Remote Controller and the receiver are paired before delivery. Only use this button if you have replaced your 

Remote Controller or receiver. 

 Turn the CE/FCC Control Knob gently to avoid 

damage.

 CE compliant devices have an effective remote 

controller range of 400 meters in open spaces due 

to power limitations.

 FCC compliant devices have an effective range of 

800 meters in open spaces.

 Watch your flight distance as the Phantom 2 

Vision+ will enter Failsafe mode (auto-landing or 

go home and land) if it flies beyond the relevant 

range limits.

 Always follow local laws and regulations.

 It is recommended to use a Φ2.4mm flathead 

screwdriver for adjustments.

 There is another potentiometer for reserved use.

CE FCC

Figure 26

Link Button & Link 

Indicator

 In ‘Ready to Fly’ mode, the Phantom will hover when all sticks are released.

 In ‘Ready to Fly (non-GPS)’ the Phantom will lock its altitude but will not have horizontal positioning. 
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6 Preparing the Range Extender

The Phantom 2 Vision+ Range Extender is a wireless communication device that operates within the 2.4 GHz frequency 

band. It is used to extending the effective range of communication between a Smartphone and the Phantom 2 Vision+. 

In an open, unobstructed area, the transmission distance can reach up to 700 meters. This can be reduced by trees, 

buildings and other sources of the same frequency. Before every flight, it is suggested that you ensure the Range 

Extender is functioning properly; otherwise communication issues between the mobile device and the Phantom 2 

Vision+ may occur. 

Each Range Extender has a unique MAC address and network name (SSID), details of which are printed on the label as 

‘Phantom_XXXXXX’. The ‘XXXXXX’ represents the last 6 letters or numbers of the MAC address for the Range Extender. 

This can be renamed in the DJI VISION App.

6.1 Introduction

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

SYSTEM Indicator

POWER Indicator

Locking Screw

Binding Reset Button

Power Switch

Charging Port(Micro-USB slot) 

Mounting Bracket

SYSTEM Indicator 

Shows Wi-Fi status of the Range Extender.

SYSTEM Indicator Description

 Green flashing The Wi-Fi network is functioning normally.

 Off The Wi-Fi network is functioning abnormally.

POWER Indicator

Shows power levels of the Range Extender.

POWER Indicator Description

 Solid green Fully charged.

 Solid red Low voltage alert, re-charge required.

 Solid Yellow Charging.

If the power indicator is a solid red light, the Ranger Extender may stop working at any moment. Land and 

recharge as soon as possible.

Binding Reset Button

When the Binding Reset Button is pressed, it will reset and restart the Range Extender. You will need to bind it with the 

Phantom 2 Vision+ again to recreate its Wi-Fi network. Failure to do so will cause the DJI VISION App to fail to connect 

with the camera.

6.2 Using Range Extender

Charging the Range Extender

Charge the Range Extender by connecting the charging port to a power supply device such as a PC or a USB charger 

using a Micro-USB cable. Make sure to charge the Range Extender completely before using it for the first time. This 

takes 3~4 hours depending on USB power output.

Make sure the Range Extender has enough power before each use.

Figure 28 Figure 29

[1]

[2]

[3]

[5]

[4]

[6]

[7]

Preparing the Range Extender
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Ready to Fly Ready to Fly Ready to Fly Ready to Fly

Powering on the Range Extender 

(1) Flick the power switch to the ON position.

(2) Wait for approximately 30 seconds. The Wi-Fi signal indicator will blink green indicating the Range Extender is 

communicating properly.

(3) Keep the Range Extender facing the aircraft during flight for the best communication link.

Power off the Range Extender after every flight to avoid discharging the battery.

Checking the Battery Level

The battery level of the Range Extender can be checked in the camera page of the DJI VISION App as shown below. 

When the battery level drops to 20% or lower, the battery level icon will go red as a charging reminder. 

6.3 Rename Range Extender SSID 

Make your Range Extender SSID easier to remember by changing its name.

(1) Tap “Rename SSID of Range Extender” in the Settings page. Enter a new SSID name (e.g. Phantom_Tom) in the 

textbox. 

(2) Tap and you will be asked to enter the last six characters of your MAC address on the Range Extender to 

confirm the change. The MAC address can be found on the sticker on your Range Extender. If your MAC address is 

60:60:1F:60:41:E7, then enter 6041E7.

(3) Tap “OK” to confirm the change. The Range Extender will automatically restart and the App will return to the settings 

page. Approximately 30 seconds later, the new network name can be found in the Wi-Fi list of your mobile device. 

Select and connect the renamed network to use the DJI VISION App.

6.4 Binding the Phantom 2 Vision+ and Range Extender 

If the connection between the Phantom 2 Vision+ and the Range 

Extender fails, or one of them needs to be repaired or replaced, a 

camera and Range Extender binding will need to be performed through 

the DJI VISION App.

Binding Reset 

Button

Figure 30

Preparing the Range Extender

battery level above 20%, icon is blue battery level under 20%,icon goes red

Figure 31

Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34

Figure 35

Ready to Fly Ready to Fly Ready to Fly Ready to Fly
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(1) Power on the camera and Range Extender. 

(2) Approximately 30 seconds later, press the Binding Reset Button on the Range Extender with a pin until the SYSTEM 

Indicator turns off. The Range Extender will then restart automatically. 

(3) Approximately 30 seconds later, the SYSTEM Indicator will start to blink green, indicating that the Range Extender is 

ready for binding.

(4) Enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device then select “Phantom_XXXXXX” the (SSIDof your Range Extender) from theWi-Fi 

network list.

(5) Run the DJI VISION App then tap -> Settings -> General -> Binding (Figure 36). Select 'Scan QR Code' to scan 

the camera QR code on the bottom of aircraft (Figure 37). Get the camera SSID (E.g. FC200_xxxxxx) and the MAC 

address (Figure 38). You can also skip the scan and enter the camera MAC address directly (Figure 39). The MAC 

address can be found on the camera label. 

(6) Tap the tick in the top right corner. The Range Extender should automatically restart. Binding is now complete.

Figure 38 Figure 39

DO NOT push the Binding Reset Button of the Range Extender unless you are ready to rebind the Range 

Extender and the camera. This will unbind your camera so you must follow the steps above for rebinding.

If both the Phantom 2 Vision+ and the Range Extender are powered on and working normally, you will be able 

to find the SSID on the Wi-Fi list of your mobile device.

 The QR code is located on the bottom cover of the Phantom 2 Vision+. If you cannot find the QR code, please 

contact DJI customer service and provide your camera serial number (printed on the label of the camera) so 

they can generate a new QR code for you. 

 Photographing and saving the QR code is recommended to prevent loss.

7 Downloading and Installing the DJI VISION App

7.1 Download and Install

Download DJI VISION App

Download and install the DJI VISION App. Choose one of the download methods below.

Search "DJI VISION" on the App Store then follow instructions for iOS version.

Search "DJI VISION" on Google Play then follow instructions for Android version.

iOS6.1 or above Android 4.0 or above

Downloading and Installing the DJI VISION App

Figure 36 Figure 37 Scan the camera QR code on 

the bottom of aircraft 
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Supported mobile devices

iOS (iOS6.1 or above) Recommended: iPhone4S, iPhone5, iPhone5S, iPhone5C,iPhone6, iPhone6 Plus, iPod Touch4,

iPod Touch5; Available but not recommended: iPad3, iPad4, iPad mini, iPad Air.

Android (4.0 or above): Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note2, Note3 or mobile devices of similar configuration.

DJI continues to support many mobile devices and any information from users are welcome. Please send any 

questions or queries to the following mailbox: phantom2vision@dji.com.

The DJI website is regularly updated. Check back often for latest App updates. 

7.2 Register and Login 

Access the Internet to register and login.

Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42

[2]

[1]

[1] Register

Tap ‘Register’ to enter the registration page. Fill in your Email and Password information and then tap to create a 

new account.

The DJI account works with all DJI Assistant and Apps.

[2] Login

Tap ‘Login’ to enter the login page. Fill in your registered Email and Password and then tap to login.

Log in to your account the first time you use the DJI VISION App.

Tap “Forgot Password” if you have forgotten your login details.

[3] Usage tips

Useful tips will display when you enter the welcome page. Tap the screen to display the next tip. 

Downloading and Installing the DJI VISION App

Figure 43

[3]
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8 Connecting the Camera

Before flight, always connect your smartphone to the Phantom’s Wi-Fi network. This is required for the camera control 

and FPV.

8.1 Connecting Procedures

Follow these instructions to connect a mobile device to the Phantom 2 Vision+ camera.

(1) Power on the Remote Controller and the Range Extender.

(2) Power on the Phantom 2 Vision+.

(3) Enable the Wi-Fi on your mobile device; wait for about 30 seconds, and then select “Phantom_XXXXXX” from theWiFi network list (Figure45).

(4) Run the DJI VISION App on your mobile device. When the Wi-Fi Computer Connection status on the App main menu 

goes green, the connection is good (Figure46). 

(5) Tap the “CAMERA” icon and the DJI VISION App will begin a live camera preview (Figure47). This means everything 

is functioning normally.

Wi-Fi Computer Connection Status Description

Icon Description

Solid green Wi-Fi is connected to the Phantom 2 Vision+.

Solid blue Wi-Fi is connected to another Wi-Fi network, not to the Phantom 2 Vision+.

Off No Wi-Fi connection.

 The SSID is unique for each Phantom 2 Vision+ It will appear as Phantom_XXXXXX in your Wi-Fi list. 

 Android users can tap the SSID button on the main page to mobile device Wi-Fi settings directly.

Enable the “Tutorial” switch in the Settings page to get 

hints and tips the first time you use the DJI VISION App.

Figure 44

Connecting the Camera

Figure 45 Figure 46

Wi-Fi Computer 

Connection status

Enable Wi-Fi

Select

Phantom_XXXXXX

Figure 47
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Flight

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to carry out the tasks in the Phantom Pilot Training Guide 

to prepare for more complex flight maneuvers and learn to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable 

location. 

Flight Environment Requirements

(1) Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding category 4, snow, rain 

and smog.

(2) Fly in open fields as high buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass. 

(3) Keep the Phantom away from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water when in flight. 

(4) Reduce the chance of electromagnetic interference by not flying in areas with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including base stations or radio transmission towers.

(5) The Phantom cannot operate within the polar areas.

(6) Do not fly the aircraft within no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations.

Preflight Checklist

(1) Remote Controller, smart battery, Range Extender and smartphone are fully charged.

(2) Propellers are mounted correctly.

(3) Gimbal clamp has been removed.

(4) Damping absorbers are in good condition, not broken or worn.

(5) Anti-drop kits have been mounted correctly.

(6) Camera lens cap has been removed.

(7) Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary.

(8) Gimbal is functioning as normal.

(9) Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

(10) DJI VISION App can connect to the camera.

1 Calibrating the Compass

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to 

electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even flight 

failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance.

 DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, 

parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground.

 DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones.

 DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects.

1.1Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. Watch the Phantom 2 Vision+ quick start video for more 

details.

Figure 48

Start cali.

LED Flight 

Indicator

Position-1

Position-3

Positon-1->Positon-3

->Positon1 Flip once

Start horizontal calibration

LED Flight Indicator

Solid Yellow

Start vertical calibration

LED Flight Indicator

Solid Green

Succeed

Normal LED

Fail

Red, Yellow 

flashing in turn

360°Rotate the aircraft 

horizontally

360°Rotate the aircraft 

vertically (Nose downward) Quickly flip the switch S1

Position-1

Position-3

Position-1->Position-3->Position1 

Flip 5 times or above, or tap 

"Compass Calibration" in DJI 

VISION APP

Calibrating the Compass

Re-calibrate
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If compass calibration is needed before flight, a prompt will appear on the DJI VISON App’s camera page. It will 

disappear after successful calibration. 

1.2 When to Recalibrate

(1) When compass data is abnormal, the rear LED flight indicator will blink red and yellow.

(2) Flying in different location to last flight. 

(3) Mechanical structure of the Phantom has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass.

(4) Severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom does not fly in straight lines.

2 Starting/Stopping the Motors

2.1 Starting Motors

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors instead of 

simply pushing the stick up. Push both sticks to their bottom corners to start the 

motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both sticks simultaneously. 

2.2 Stopping Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors.

Method 1: When the Phantom has landed, push the throttle down, then conduct CSC. Motors will stop immediately. 

Release both sticks once motors stop.

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. Motors will stop after 3 seconds.

Figure 49

Figure 50 Figure 51

[1] [2]

Do not execute CSC during normal flight. This will stop the motors and cause the aircraft to drop without control.

 Conduct the CSC as neatly as you can. Release the sticks once motors start/stop.

 Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stick will lock into place and the aircraft will descend steadily. Push 

the throttle stick upward to release throttle lock. 

3 Flight Test

3.1Take off/Landing Procedures 

(1) Place the Phantom 2 Vision+ on open flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you.

(2) Power on the Remote Controller and Range Extender, then the Smart Flight Battery.

(3) Launch the DJI VISION App and start bind it with your smartphone then enter the camera preview page.

(4) Wait until the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinks green. This means it has initialized and is Ready to Fly. If it flashes yellow, 

it is in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode and will require more careful flight. Execute the CSC command to start motors.

(5) Push the throttle up slowly to take off. Refer to Remote Controller Operation (Page 18) for more details.

(6) Shoot photos and videos using the DJI VISION App. Refer to DJI VISION App Usage (Page 32) for more details.

(7) To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle gently to descend.

(8) After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or more until the 

motors stop.

(9) Turn off the smart battery, Range Extender and Remote Controller.

Starting/Stopping the Motors / Flight Test
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 When the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. 

Refer to Failsafe Function(Page 27) for details.

 A low battery level warning is indicated by the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during 

flight. Refer to the Low Battery Level Warning Function(Page 28) for details.

 View tutorials about flight for more flight information:www.dji.com/phantom2visionplus/training.

 Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Be 

very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as battery and aircraft performance 

may be reduced.

3.2 Video Suggestions and Tips

(1) Work through the check list before each flight.

(2) Set the gimbal working mode to Stabilized.

(3) Aim to shoot when flying in Ready to Fly only.

(4) Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days.

(5) Change camera settings to suit you. These include FOV, photo format and exposure compensation.

(6) Take flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes.

(7) Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth.

4 Failsafe Function

The Phantom will enter Failsafe mode when its connection to the Remote Controller is lost. The Flight Control System will 

automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to prevent injury or damage.

Home Point: When the Phantom enters ‘Ready to Fly’ from the ‘Ready to Fly status (non-GPS)’, the GPS 

coordinates will be recorded and set as the home point. 

 When Remote Controller signal is lost, the aircraft will return to the recorded home point coordinates and land. 

 Home point coordinates are used to calculate the horizontal distance of the aircraft (shown as “Distance” on the 

GUI of the DJI VISION App).

 After successfully record the home point, rear LED flight indicators blink fast green.

Dynamic Home Point: The Home point will be reset to position of the mobile device at specific time intervals. 

 Enable dynamic home point in DJI Vision app or Phantom 2 Assistant.

 Dynamic home point is only available to the GPS-enabled mobile device. Turn on GPS and data service to 

obtain higher accuracy of the mobile device position.

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home point that is different 

from the takeoff point.

4.1 When Will Failsafe Activate?

(1) The Remote Controller is powered off.

(2) The Phantom has flown out of effective remote controller range.

(3) The signal between the Remote Controller and the Phantom has been blocked. 

(4) There is interference causing a signal problem with the Remote Controller.

4.2 Failsafe Procedure

Initiating the Failsafe mode from different flying statuses will results in different landing processes.

Ready to Fly(non-GPS)- Automatic landing

The Flight Control System will keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. It may be drift during the descent and landing process.

Ready to Fly- Automatic go home and land

The Flight Control System will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land.

Failsafe Function

5 Fly back to home point

LED Flight Indicator Yellow flashing

4 Signal lost lasts 3s, begin to go home

LED Flight Indicator Yellow flashing

2 Flying

LED Flight Indicator Green flashing

3 Remote Controller signal lost

LED Flight Indicator Yellow flashing

6 Landing after hovering 15s

LED Flight Indicator Yellow flashing

Figure 52

Height over home point>20m

Elevate to 20m

Height over home point<=20m

20m

1 Record Home Point

LED Flight Indicator

Yellow flashing Green flashing
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Low Battery Level Warning Function

Figure 55

Ready to Fly

 To ensure the aircraft successful return to home after Failsafe activation, aim to only fly in Ready to Fly mode.

 The Phantom will automatically descend during the Failsafe process if there are less than 6 GPS satellites 

detected for more than 20 seconds. 

 When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft’s position and altitude if the remote 

controller signal is recovered. 

 Aircraft cannot navigate around vertical obstacles on its return home course during Failsafe. However, you can set 

return home altitude value in Phantom Assistant to avoid hitting vertical obstacles through DJI Phantom Assistant. 

Quickly flipping the S2 switch of the Remote Controller from top to bottom 5 times or more will reset the current 

aircraft position as a new home point. Rear LED flight indicators will blink green rapidly when successful.

Battery level indicator

Critical Low 

battery level 

warning(Red)

Low battery 

level warning(Yellow)

Sufficient battery 

level(Green) Estimated 

remaining 

flight time Current 

battery level

Failsafe on the DJI VISION App

The DJI VISION App will provide information during Failsafe.

Figure 53 Figure 54

4.3 Regaining Control During Failsafe Procedures 

Position of Switch S1 

Position-1 Position-2 Position-3

How to regain control

When the S1 switch is switched to Position-1, toggle 

the S1 switch to any other position once to regain 

control. If the Remote Controller signal is recovered, 

control is returned to the pilot.

Regain control as soon as signal is 

recovered.

5 Low Battery Level Warning Function

If the DJI smart battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft, the low battery level warning 

notifies users to take action. Users are advised to land the aircraft immediately when they observe these warnings. The 

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from 

the Home point. Details of the battery level warning are listed below:

RC Signal Lost RC Signal Lost
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Low Battery Level Warning Function

Battery Level 

Warning Remark Rear LED Flight Indicator DJI VISION App Flight Instructions

Sufficient battery 

level 

Sufficient battery 

level

Green LED blinks 

slowly No message prompts Operating normally, no specific action needed

Low battery 

level warning

The battery 

power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft.

Red LED blinks 

slowly.

When “Go-Home” is 

selected in the Phantom 

Assistant, this message

will appear:

If you cancel, there may not be enough 

battery power to return to the home 

point!

Cancel Go Home

Go Home In 10 Seconds

Tap “Go-home” to have 

the aircraft return to the 

Home point and land 

automatically, or “Cancel” 

to resume normal flight. 

If no action is taken, the 

aircraft will automatically 

go home and land after 10 

seconds. 

Fly the Phantom 2 

Vision+ back and land 

it as soon as possible, 

then stop the motors 

and replace the battery. 

Critical Low 

battery level 

warning

The aircraft 

must land 

immediately.

Red LED blinks 

quickly.

The DJI Vision App screen 

will flash red and aircraft 

starts to descend.

The Phantom 2 Vision+ 

will begin to descend 

and land automatically.

Estimated 

remaining flight 

time

Estimated 

remaining flight 

based on current 

battery level.

N/A N/A N/A

Color zones on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining 

flight time and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft’s current status.

When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land automatically, you may 

push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing.

When these warnings are triggered, please bring the aircraft back to the Home point or land to avoid losing 

power during flight. 

Low Battery Level Warning on the DJI VISION App

Battery level warnings will show on the camera page of the DJI VISION App when the battery level is low.

(1) A red light will flash along the edges of the app screen.

(2) Audible alarm. Make sure sound is turned on and volume is turned up on your mobile device.

(3) The aircraft battery icon will turn red.

Figure 56

Critically Low Battery

The aircraft battery 

icon will turn red

Critically Low Battery
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Figure 57 Figure 58

6 Flight Limits

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as the ICAO 

(International Civil Aviation Organization) and their own national airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits 

function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes height, 

distance limits and No Fly Zones.

In Ready to Fly mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In Ready to Fly (non-GPS) 

status, only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120m.

Default parameters in Assistant are compliant within the definitions of class G ruled by ICAO. (Refer to Airspace 

Definition to get more details). As each country has its own rules, make sure to configure these parameters to 

comply with these rules before flying.

6.1 Max Height & Radius Limits

Max Height & Radius limits flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant 

(Figure 57). Once complete, your Phantom will fly in a restricted cylinder (Figure 58). 

Max Height Max Radius

Home Point

Ready to Fly Green flashing

Limits DJI VISION App Rear LED flight indicator

Max Height Flight height must be under 

the set height. 

Warning: Height limit 

reached. None.

Max Radius Flight distance must be within 

the max radius.

Warning: Distance limit 

reached.

Rapid red flashing when close to 

the max radius limit.

Ready to Fly(non-GPS) Yellow flashing

Flight Limits DJI VISION App Rear LED flight indicator

Max Height Flight height restricted to 120m and under. Warning: Height limit reached. None.

Max Radius No limits

 If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom, but cannot fly it further. 

 If the Phantom flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range 

automatically. 

Height of aircraft 

when powered on

6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 

Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas are listed on the DJI official website at http://www.dji.

com/fly-safe/category-mc. Restricted areas are divided into category A and category B. Category A areas cover major 

international airport such as LAX and Heathrow, while category B areas includes smaller airports.

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Ready to Fly Green flashing

Zone Restriction DJI VISION App Notification Rear LED

Flight Indicator

 No-fly Zone

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off 

prohibited.

Red flashing

If the Phantom enters the restricted 

area in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode 

but Ready to Fly mode activates, the 

Phantom will automatically descend to 

land then stop its motors after landing. 

Warning: You are in a No-fly zone, automatic 

landing has begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile 

radius)

Restricted-altitude 

flight zone

If the Phantom enters a restricted area 

in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode and 

Ready to Fly mode activates, it will 

descend to a safe altitude and hover 15 

feet below the safe altitude.

Warning: You are in a restricted zone. 

Descending to safe altitude. (If you are between 

the range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile radius)

Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Max flight 

height restricted to between 10.5m and 120m. 

Fly Cautiously.

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but there 

will be warning message.

Warning: You are approaching a restricted 

zone, Fly Cautiously.

Free zone No restrictions. None. None. 

Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the 

descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Users will regain control once the 

motors have stopped. There is no need to toggle the S1 switch.

 When flying in the safety zone, LED flight indicators will blink red quickly and continue for 3 seconds, 

then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to red 

blinking.

 For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers and 

other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

Figure 59:Category A Figure 60: Category B

Category A Safety Zone 

(1) The category A “safety zone” is comprised of a small “no-fly zone” and a range of “restricted-altitude zones”. Flight 

is prevented in the “no-fly zone” but can continue with height restrictions in the restricted-altitude zone.

(2) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) around a designated safety zone is a no-fly zone, inside which takeoff is prevented. 

(3) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 5 miles (8 km) around restricted areas are altitude restricted, with maximum altitude going from 

35 feet (10.5 m) at 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 400 feet (120 m) at 5 miles (8 km). 

(4) A “warning zone” has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 320 feet (100m) of the safety zone, a 

warning message will appear on the DJI Vision app.

Category B Safety Zone 

(1) Category B “safety zone” is comprised of a “no-fly zone” and a “warning zone”.

(2) 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated “no-fly zone”.

(3) A “warning zone” has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0.6 miles (1Km) of this zone, a warning 

will appear on the DJI Vision app.

Flight Limits
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Icons Description

Camera Tap to enter the Camera view screen

Album Tap to enter your Album of photos and videos

News Tap to read the latest DJI News 

Settings Tap to change and view app Settings 

Manuals Tap to view and download manuals

Checklist Tap to enter the preflight checklist

 When using the camera and the SD card album (Page 37), connect your 

mobile device to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Wi-Fi network. 

 Internet access is required for sharing photos, videos and reading DJI news.

 If you receive a phone call during a flight, the live camera preview screen may 

be interrupted. It's recommended to ignore the call and pay attention to your 

flight.

6.3 Conditions of Flight Limits

In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found. The 

following table demonstrates all the cases(√: available; ×:unavailable).

All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously.

Phantom mode

Flight Status Limits of Special Area Max Height Max Radius

Ready to Fly √ √ √

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) × √ ×

Naza-M mode

Control Mode number of GPS found Limits of Special Area Max Height Max Radius

GPS ≥6 √ √ √

<6 × √ ×

ATTI. ≥6 √ √ ×

<6 × √ ×

Manual ≥6 × × ×

<6 × × ×

6.4 Disclaimer

Please ensure that you are up to date with international and domestic airspace rules and regulations before using 

this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read this fully. You 

agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this product, and for any direct or indirect 

consequences caused by not following this manual, violating or disregarding other applicable local laws, administrative 

rules and social habits thereof.

DJI VISION App Usage

The DJI VISION App controls the Phantom 2 Vision+ camera including capture, recording, settings and pitch angle. It 

also displays essential flight information including flight parameters and battery level.

1 DJI VISION App Main Menu 

After logging in you will see the VISION App home screen. This shows current Wi-Fi connection status and the four main 

features of the App.

Figure 61

DJI VISION App Main Menu
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Ready to Fly

2 Camera Page

[1] Return [2] Camera Pitch Control [3] Flight Attitude and Radar Function [4] Flight Parameters [5] Wi-Fi Signal Strength [6] 

Flight Battery Level [7] Aircraft GPS Status [8] Micro-SD Card Status [9] Range Extender Battery Level [10] Remaining 

Shots [11] Shutter Button [12] Video Recording Button [13] Camera Settings [14] Hide or Show Flight Parameters 

[15] Rear LED Flight Indicator Status

[1] Return

-Return to the preview page

[2] Camera Pitch Control

 -Pitch Control switch is white tap once to highlight it and enter Accelerometer Sensor Mode. Tap again to 

return to normal.

Normal Mode

Tap up arrow to pitch camera upwards and down arrow to pitch downwards. Green slider indicates current 

camera pitch.

Gimbal pitch control (Normal Mode) Gimbal pitch movement

Accelerometer Sensor Mode 

The gimbal pitch movement is controlled by moving your mobile device. Pitch forward to pitch camera down and 

backward to pitch camera up.

Gimbal pitch control (Accelerometer Sensor Mode) Gimbal pitch movement

In Accelerometer Sensor Mode, the pitch angle indicator will show a grey area. When the green pitch indicator 

is inside the grey area, the camera will move according to pitch gestures. When the indicator reaches the 

boundary of the grey area, pitch gestures will control the camera’s pitch speed at a constant rate. 

Figure 62

Figure 63 Figure 64

Figure 65 Figure 66 Figure 67

Camera Page

[1] 

[6] 

[2] 

[11] 

[12] 

[13] 

[14] [3] 

[4] 

[10] 

Ready to Fly

Ready to Fly

Ready to Fly

Ready to Fly

[15] [5] 

[7] [6] 

[8] 

[9] 
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[3] Flight Attitude and Radar Function 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the Phantom 2 Vision+ is facing.

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch.

(3) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle.

(4) An orange circle around the radar indicates that the dynamic home point is not available. 

A green circle around the radar indicates that the dynamic home point is available and 

a new home point has been set.

Tap flight attitude icon to turn on the radar function. Home in the center of the radar and the red icon indicates the 

Phantom 2 Vision+’s current heading, direction, and approximate distance from home. Tap flight attitude icon again 

to disable the radar.The current longitude and latitude of the aircraft is displayed on the bottom of the radar.

 By default, the center of the radar indicates the home point recorded by the Phantom 2 Vision+. Tap the 

center of the radar to switch the center to your mobile device's current location. 

 If your mobile device contains a compass, the top portion of the Radar is the direction you are pointing. If 

not, the radar will be oriented due north.

 Distance units are metric in Figure 69 and Figure 70. Users can switch the unit to imperial in the settings page. 

[4] Flight Parameters

Tap to set return home (RTH) altitude.

Distance: Horizontal distance from home point.

Altitude: Vertical distance from home point.

Speed: Horizontal flying speed.

Distance value will show as N/A if the Phantom 2 Vision+ is not in “Ready to Fly” mode.

[5] Wi-Fi Signal Strength

Indicates camera is connected to your mobile device and Wi-Fi is working normally.

The connection between the camera and mobile device may fail if Wi-Fi signal strength is low. Refer to Phantom 2 

Vision+ CONNECTION BROKEN for more information.

[6] Flight Battery Level

Show current flight battery level. When battery level is low and the battery icon turns red it is recommended to fly the 

aircraft back and land it as soon as possible. Please refer to Low Battery Level Warning Function (Page 28) to get 

more details.

[7] Aircraft GPS Status

GPS status icon display the number of satellites found by the aircraft. The icon is highlighted when more than 6 

satellites are found, allow the Phantom to fly in “Ready to Fly” mode.

[8] Micro-SD Card Status

Displays Micro-SD Card Status. Icon is highlighted when a valid Micro-SD card is inserted. If there is no Micro-SD 

card present, it is grayed out.

[9] Range Extender Battery Level

Shows current battery level of the Range Extender. Refer to Checking the Battery Level (Page 21) for more details.

[10] Remaining Shots

Displays estimated shots remaining, based on the current photo size setting and storage capacity of the Micro-SD 

card. This shows ‘0’ if: 

(1) Micro-SD card is not inserted. 

(2) Micro-SD card is full. 

Figure 69 Figure 70

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200M

400M

600M

800M

200M

400M

600M

800M

Home Point

Longitude & Latitude

Aircraft Position

Mobile Device Position

Distance

Figure 68

Go-Home Setting

Current Altitude

New Altitude

Set New Altitude
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(3) Micro-SD card is damaged. 

(4) Connection between the DJI VISION App and camera is broken.

[11] Shutter Button

Tap to take photos.

Single capture: press once for a single capture.

Continuous capture: press once for 3 or 5 captures.

Timed capture: press once to begin a timed capture, press again to stop.

 Shutter button is disabled during video recording.

 Capture modes can be reconfigured in camera settings; refer to the Camera Settings (Page35).

[12] Video Recording Button

Start and stop video recording. Tap once to start recording. A red dot will 

blink to indicate recording is in progress and a time code will appear in 

the top right corner of the preview screen. Press again to stop recording.

[13] Camera Settings

Tap to open the camera settings menu, refer to Camera Settings (Page 35).

[14] Hide or Show Flight Parameters

Tap to hide flight parameters. Tap again to show.

Figure 71

3 Camera Settings

Figure 74 Figure 75

[1] Capture Mode [2] Photo Size [3] Video Resolution [4] Photo Format [5]ISO [6] White Balance [7] Exposure Metering [8] 

Exposure Compensation [9] Sharpness [10] Anti-flicker [11] Restore Defaults [12] Format Micro-SD Card

[1] Capture Mode

 Single capture.

 3 captures.

 5 captures.

 Configurable timed capture: 

a) Interval between shots (3~60 s)

b) Number of shots 

(2~254, or number of picture is subject to the capacity of the memory card.)

Camera Settings

[3] 

[9] 

[6] 

[12] 

[1] 

[4] 

[10] 

[7] 

[2] 

[8] 

[5] 

[11] 

Ready to Fly

Figure 72 Figure 73

Ready to Fly

[15] Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 

Displays the aircraft’s current flight status. Tap for details.